A new horse has joined F.R.E.E., as a trainee. He is Kodiak, a 2 1/2-year-old Gypsy
horse. The Gypsy horse breed originated in the United Kingdom when gypsies needed
small, light draft horses to haul their wagons. The horses had to be strong but with
a very even temperament to handle crowds and commotion. The breed evolved, and Kodiak
is a prime example of it. Kodiak was donated to F.R.E.E. by Jan and Charlie Cox in
Wellington. They have been raising Gypsy horses for years, and are part of the American
Gypsy Horse Angel Foundation, which donates horses to equine therapy programs. F.R.E.E.
was chosen out of 33 applicants across the country!
Because of Gypsy horses’ quiet demeanor, they are ideal for therapeutic horsemanship
programs. F.R.E.E. went through the approval process and we’re thrilled to have him!Because
he is so young, we look forward to many years with Kodiak. He is currently living
at Town & Country Stables and is being trained in the specifics of therapeutic horsemanship.
Once he has complete his training he will be used in classes.
